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Hello dr, how to know which part of my thighs are muscle and which fat? thanks

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Dr. Susan Rhoads answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Flex muscle: If you flex muscles they become tense. Fat doesn't. See a picture of of your thigh muscles on a google image search. If it dimples or jiggles it is fat! Here are some exercises. http://www.dailyhiit.com/hiit-blog/hiit-workout/lower-body-workouts/inner-thigh-rehab-guide/

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Answered 11/21/2014

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